Last week, we listed several conferences and winter meetings for those interested in fruits and vegetables, horses, tobacco, sheep and goats, forages, and cattle. We hope that you will make a point to get to the programs which interest you. If you need more details, please contact the Henry County Extension Office at 845-2811 when we open up Monday, Jan. 3.

One structure fire was reported every 66 seconds in the U.S. in 2009, according to the National Fire Protection Association. To maintain a fire-safe home and keep your family safe this winter, follow these tips.
If you are using kerosene heaters, be sure your heater is in good working condition. Clean off the carbon that may have built up around the exhaust parts. Be sure the heater has an emergency shut off in case the heater gets tipped over.

Thursday, December 30
Free adult scrapbooking offered at the Eminence Community Life Center from 10 a.m. until noon on Thursdays.

The County Kickers Line Dancing group meets on Thursday nights at the Henry County Fairgrounds 4H Building in New Castle. Lessons are held for beginners from 6 to 7 p.m. and advanced lessons follow from 7 to 8 p.m. There is a fee of $20 per year. For more information contact Darlene Tipton at (502) 750-0954 or (502) 947-5160.

Agriculture conference sponsored by Purdue in February will help participants build their businesses and become stronger advocates for agriculture. The conference will be Feb. 24-25 at the Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel, 700 W. Riverside Dr., Jeffersonville, Indiana.
“We hope the ladies gain information in areas that are important to the success of their agriculture enterprises, network with others and leave motivated to return to their farm or agribusiness,” said Purdue University Extension educator Elysia Berry, an organizer of the conference.

The hard winter we’ve had so far certainly takes our minds off the next growing season, yet farmers are called upon to make many decisions during this time which will affect new plantings and growing intentions. Following are an abundance of opportunities to learn about the latest varieties, technologies, and other production practices. Contact the Henry County Extension Office at 845-2811 for additional information.

Thursday, December 23
Free adult scrapbooking offered at the Eminence Community Life Center from 10 a.m. until noon on Thursdays.

The County Kickers Line Dancing group meets on Thursday nights at the Henry County Fairgrounds 4H Building in New Castle. Lessons are held for beginners from 6 to 7 p.m. and advanced lessons follow from 7 to 8 p.m. There is a fee of $20 per year. For more information contact Darlene Tipton at (502) 750-0954 or (502) 947-5160.

Thursday, December 16
Free adult scrapbooking offered at the Eminence Community Life Center from 10 a.m. until noon on Thursdays.

The County Kickers Line Dancing group meets on Thursday nights at the Henry County Fairgrounds 4H Building in New Castle. Lessons are held for beginners from 6 to 7 p.m. and advanced lessons follow from 7 to 8 p.m. There is a fee of $20 per year. For more information contact Darlene Tipton at (502) 750-0954 or (502) 947-5160.

Bobby and Barbara Taylor will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 25. They have three children, Brenda King, Janis Haynes and Brian Taylor. They also have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.